AACN's Response to Hurricanes Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Hurricane destruction has impacted most of our member schools in Texas, Florida, and other states in the Southeast, as well as Puerto Rico. AACN extends thoughts and prayers for the safety and health of all those affected. To all in our member schools, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you during this challenging time by emailing rrosseter@aacnnursing.org. We also want to know what schools of nursing are doing to respond to this national disaster. Please share this news with AACN as well so we can disseminate it to the larger academic nursing community. Resources for Those Impacted by the Hurricanes The listing will be updated regularly as new resources become available. AHA Launches Fund for Hospital Workers in Puerto Rico AACN Webinar: What Clinicians Know About Disaster Preparedness Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) CMS waives provider screening requirements in TX, LA during Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts University of Houston Resource Guide Opportunities for Those Who Can Help For nursing school deans, faculty, and students not in the affected areas, here’s how you can help: Helping victims of Hurricane Maria Helping Victims of Hurricane Irma Prairie View A&M University For more details on contributing to the PVAMU Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which supports all members of the campus community. University of Houston To help support students impacted by Hurricane Harvey, donations in any amount can be directed to the School of Nursing with a selected designation of “Friends of Nursing.” University of Texas Medical Branch For more details on making donations to the UTMB Student Recovery Fund and/or the Employee Recovery Fund. Nurse.org Guide to How Nurses Can Help University of Texas: Organizations Seeking Volunteers or Donations Texas Nurses Association: Call for Donations The Response from Schools of Nursing Here is a sampling of what schools of nursing are doing in response to Hurricane Harvey: Arizona State University University of Pennsylvania University of Virginia - Student Story 1 and 2 Virginia Commonwealth University Categories: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Membership Announcements, Newsletter, Policy & Advocacy, Research & Data, Rounds with Leadership